The Erasmus+ programme guide has just been published, it is available in English only. Beware the deadline for candidacies is now 2 february 2016 at noon. The guide is a tool for anybody who would like to have a thorough knowledge of what the Erasmus+ Programme is about. This document is mainly addressed to those who wish to be: participating organisations: meaning those … [Read more...]
You will find in this section all the articles published in our news section on our home page.
Highlight the most deserving MEPs
For the 12th consecutive year, the Parliament Magazine organizes the MEP Awards, a unique occasion to celebrate the work and achievements of the Members of the European Parliament across a range of policy areas. Wishing to highlight the personalities whose work has served the interests of our regions over the past year, AER contributes each year by selecting the most deserving … [Read more...]
Energy transition: rural areas & the smart revolution
Melville Kendal, Chairman of the AER working group on energy and climate change was in Barcelona on 18 November on the occasion of the Smart City Expo World Congress to present the AER report "Rurality and regional development: Unlocking our territories’ economic and social potential". The event, which gathers thousands of participants each year, featured an experts panel … [Read more...]
Public opinion about the EU in the European regions
The Eurobarometer’s survey offers a very detailed (and mainly pessimistic) view of the European public opinion at regional level in 2015. It has been published in October under the title: “Public opinion in the EU regions“. The survey was realised by interviewing citizens aged 15+ from all the 28 EU member States and living in one of the 209 considered European regions (a mix … [Read more...]
“Peace for Paris”
As AER President I wish to express the solidarity of European regions with the French people following the tragic Paris events. Although barbaric attacks multiply in Europe and across the world, the unity and determination of regional leaders to fight for tolerance, freedom and peace will prevail. Dr Hande Özsan Bozatli A letter was addressed to the region of Ile-de-France on … [Read more...]
AER contributing to historic COP21 meeting
Once again AER will be present at a climate change milestone, the COP21 meeting to take place in Paris in December. Together with the German Marshall Fund and the National League of Cities, AER is organising a meeting at Paris Cityhall on 5 December afternoon in the framework of the Climate Summit for Local Leaders. Together with speakers such as the mayors of Atlanta, … [Read more...]
Sub-national diplomacy brings answers to the refugee crisis
The political declaration that leaders from Europe and Africa adopted at yesterday's Valletta summit on migration in the Maltesian island in the Mediterranean states "we agree to respond decisively and together manage migration flows in all their aspects, guided by the principles of solidarity, partnership and shared responsibility". "Working together on the current … [Read more...]
These are the candidates for the new Executive Board & MEG
The General Assembly on 1 December in Brussels will be electing the new members of its Executive Board. These are the applications received: The President Dr Hande Özsan Bozatli, Istanbul (TR) Download the application The Vice-President Treasurer Magnus Berntsson, Västra Götaland (SE) Download the application The Vice-President for Equal Opportunities & … [Read more...]
Guide on EU funding for the tourism sector
The updated 'Guide on EU funding for the tourism sector (2014-2020)' gathers information on sources of EU funding of interest to the European tourism industry, from both private and public sector. This new version comes with updated hyperlinks, the latest information on financial instruments and additional examples of recently selected projects. The guide covers the most … [Read more...]
Future without Fiber?
Hampshire, 3 November 2015, Conference on Public Sector Innovation Before it was roads, then electricity and now it is fiber and broadband connectivity - goes the common saying. Digitalisation of our lives is moving ahead as do discussions on how to best ensure access and usability for everyone. Yet, whereas it might not be a big issue in towns and cities, it is a major … [Read more...]
School dropouts: peer learning essential for better policy-making
In the framework of the AER Committees' Autumn Plenary Sessions, from 2-4 November (Hampshire-UK), the working group on schol dropouts met to share the findings from the Erasmus+ JET-CD project on combatting school dropouts. Participants in particular discussed the actions implemented in Hampshire. Identifying the roots of the problem Quite interestingly surveys amongst both … [Read more...]
Who is the mother of invention?
Society has changed, what about the public sector ? Why does the public sector need innovation ? How to reinvent not only the services delivered but also the way they are designed ? The AER plenary meeting in Hampshire was an opportunity to look at how regions have drastically changed the way they were working in order to improve cost efficiency, provide effective leadership … [Read more...]
Success for events in Hampshire
Change, cooperation, partnership approach, ownership and integration have been key concepts repeatedly mentioned at AER's Autumn Plenary session taking place in Hampshire County (UK). Around 150 participants from AER Member Regions came together to discuss in the 3 AER Committees, the Working Groups and the conferences. These events went through key issues of regional concern, … [Read more...]
Climate Change – What are the regions doing?
Ahead of the all-important climate talks in Paris at the end of this year, many regions and cities are announcing they will do their share: climate pledges are popping up left, right and centre. EUobserver's Regional Focus Magazine 2015 takes a look at some of the issues ahead of the Paris climate summit. AER is also preparing for the Paris gathering, more news to follow. … [Read more...]
Welcome to the new AER website !
You will soon discover that we have adopted a new look but the change goes way beyond cosmetics. We could not reach the end of our 30th anniversary celebrations, having highlighted our successes and fought challenges without updating our digital tools. We will now be even better at voicing the regions, promoting interregional cooperation, strengthening regional leadership, … [Read more...]
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